# NTSB Accident LAX88LA179
> **McDonnell Douglas 369D** · 1988-05-13 · WAIALUA, HI, USA · SERS
## Event
- **NTSB number:** LAX88LA179
- **Event ID:** 20001213X25726
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1988-05-13
- **Location:** WAIALUA, HI, USA
- **Coordinates:** 21.570901, -158.12059
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** SERS
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 1
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** McDonnell Douglas
- **Model:** 369D
- **Registration:** N4943T
- **FAR Part:** 133
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** DEST
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

FAILURE TO FOLLOW PROCEDURES ESTABLISHED BY THE MANUFACTURE FOR UNCOMMANDED TRIM INPUTS AND HIS DECISION TO MAKE A HOVER APPROACH TO LANDING.

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